Imphal, Sept. 26 -- The 71st Wildlife Week Celebration 2025 was marked by a painting and essay competition on the theme "Living with Wildlife" at the Manipur Forest Training Institute, Luwangshangbam.
Organized by the Central Forest Division, the event saw participation from over 500 students representing more than 20 schools across Imphal East and Imphal West districts.
Delivering the keynote address, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) Vikram Suresh Nadhe highlighted Manipur's ecological significance as part of the globally recognized Indo-Burma Biodiversity Hotspot.
He stressed that the state's rich and unique flora and fauna face increasing threats from habitat destruction, human encroachment, and climate change. "Conservation is no long...